For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in 45415, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45415, OH are Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and North Dayton School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45415 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45415, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45415, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-7 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
North Dayton School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Turner Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45415, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45415, OH include Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and North Dayton School Of Discovery.
How many public middle schools are located in 45415?
5 public middle schools are located in 45415.
What is the racial composition of students in 45415?
45415 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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